UFC 98 Play-by-Play Results
Posted on | May 23, 2009 | No Comments
Rashad Evans Vs. Lyoto Machida

Height: 5′ 11″ (180 cm)
Weight: 205 (93 kg)
Record: 18-0-1
Vs.

Height: 6′ 1″ (185 cm)
Weight: 205 (93 kg)
Record: 14-0-0
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ROUND 1
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Someone’s 0 has got to go.
Lyoto looks sort of like the next generation Royce Gracie. Rashad is is going to be out to prove a great puncher can beat the martial artist out of anyone.
Evans is using a wide open, dancing stance. He’s keeping his distance, defensive boxing. Waiting for Machida to wade in and get clocked. Machida’s smart enough not to, looking for a kick. Lots of pawing jabs and shadowboxing. The crowd is letting them know this sucks. Machda connects with a nice head kick just a bit off target from where it would be a really damaging blow. Rashad is wise to stay so far outside. Rashad lands a hard hook and a nice leg kick. Both guys go toe to toe in the center for a few seconds. Machida knocks Rashad down a few moments later, but it’s a flash. Rashad rolls around a bit and isn’t really dazed. Machida can’t land anything hard enough to truly put his lights out, and Rashad gets up and out of range again in a heartbeat. That was close. That cost Rashad the round for sure.
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ROUND 2
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Rashad is looking for that right, getting the distance with the jab. Lyoto tries to get a TD but fails. He’s still afraid of Machida’s kicks. Both guys trade lightning fast blows, but no real damage is done. Machida is waiting for the right kick. Rashad is waiting for Machida to get too close.Rashad unloads a nice near-miss kick to the head. Rashad tries to get fancy and gets nailed. He’s all over the place. Machida smells the blood in the water and totals him in the span of about 20 seconds of brutal punishment. Rashad ends up crumpled against the cage and hurt bad. He’s struggling just to breathe correctly it seems. Machida uses pure boxing to win, lots of hooks AWESOME KO. Rashad just couldn’t avoid getting cute, and he paid for it. He tried to do a little Peek-a-boo style move and got totally smoked. I am going to be very surprised if Rashad doesn’t have a broken jaw.
AND THE NEW……………..
UFC LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION OF THE WORLD…LYOTO “THE DRAGON” MACHIDA!!!!!!!!
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Matt Hughes Vs. Matt Serra

Height: 5′ 9″ (175 cm)
Weight: 170 (77 kg)
Record: 43-7-0
VS.

Height: 5′ 6″ (168 cm)
Weight: 170 (77 kg)
Record: 16-5-0
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ROUND 1
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No more smack talk! It’s go time for Serra vs. Hughes, and it’s about time!! Joe Rogan keeps talking about how good Hughes looks. Maybe they should get a room. Jeez, Joe.
All pawing at first. Serra’s waiting like a snake to strike at the right moment. The crowd is screaming for blood. He rocks Hughes with a few glancing, but solid blows. Hughes is overwhelmed for a few moments but still coherent. Hughes somehow regains full composure and gets into some grappling against the fence. Serra doesn’t appear to be phased by the technique and is resting just as much as Hughes is. They bounce back to the outside.
Serra looks to be the better boxer in the few punches traded, and Hughes goes back to wrestling, scoring a nice take down and going right to side control. Hughes climbs on Serra’s back now. RNC is almost there, but not quite. Hughes lands some hammer fists from behind, more annoying than damaging. Joe calls the Serra bailout. Serra wants to slug on the feet. He’s had enough ground and pound. Serra is the better striker for sure, but if Hughes can manage to out-wrestle him in the next two rounds he can still win. Looks like a headbutt is what first dazed Hughes.
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ROUND 2
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More pawing to start. Serra is pumping the 1-2, but he’s dropping his hands and leading with his head. Serra lands a huge left, but Hughes isn’t phased. Serra keeps slugging. Hughes bulls him against the fence and gets another TD. Serra’s working his BJJ from his back. Hughes is employing the lay and pray. He gets the left hook to the ribs working but nothing much else. Serra is trying to squirm out. No can do. He’s not getting ruined, but he doesn’t look like he’s having fun there on the bottom, either. The crowd is raining boos. Hughes gets in a few nice right hooks to the head. Serra can’t get out. Ref stands them up. Serra tries to tee off like a little Tasmanian Devil.
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ROUND 3
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Serra is out for blood. He has to win this round. He’s in boxing mode early. He’s judging the distance with the jab, but it’s Hughes that lands the first solid punch with a right hand. Hughes gets another TD. Serra gets into a jiu-jitsu pretzel. He lets the foot go and goes back to fighting off his back. Serra gets a triangle almost locked in. Hughes stands out of it. Serra has 2 minutes to turn the tide. Hughes is winning, but the crowd hates the way he’s doing it. Steve Mazzagatti is a cool ref. He stands them up.
Hughes doesn’t want to exchange. Serra has to explode in this last minute. Serra does a judo throw. He’s on top now. He’s got to slug for the fences here. He’s got Hughes up against the cage. Serra looks really beat up with a big mouse under his eye. Great finish. They share a warm hug and Hughes raises Serra’s hand graciously.
DECISION: 29-28 Unanimous Decision FOR MATT HUGHES
WINNER, WINNER, CHICKEN DINNER!
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Height: 5′ 6″ (168 cm)
Weight: 155 (70 kg)
Record: 37-3-1
VS.

Height: 5′ 6″ (168 cm)
Weight: 155 (70 kg)
Record: 9-1-0
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ROUND 1
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Both fighters start out trading straight punches, nobody landing anything severe early. Sherk’s style looks great. It’s surprising to see him not go for a takedown. Frankie’s starting to land here and there. Both guys are starting to go toe to toe. Edgar’s single leg TD gets stuffed. Sherk’s landing some great 1-2s. Sherk throws a leg kick, and Edgar grabs his foot and takes him down. Edgar gets a guillotine hold for positioning, and then they both pop back up to their feet. Edgar lands a nice right hook. Sherk’s finding his jab and straight right. Sherk keeps landing the right. Both men exchange some vicious blows to end the round.
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ROUND TWO
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My Free feed was interrupted! WTF? I Will have to update this fight later.
Final Result: FRANKIE EDGAR def. SEAN SHERK via Unanimous Decision ( 30-27)
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Drew McFedries Vs. Xavier Foupa-Pokam

Height: 6′ 0″ (183 cm)
Weight: 185 (84 kg)
Record: 7-5-0
VS.

Height: 6′ 1″ (185 cm)
Weight: 185 (84 kg)
Record: 20-10-0
Xavier Foupa-Pokam
“The Professor X”
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ROUND 1
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McFedries pulls a Seth Petruzelli and unloads all over Fouba-Pokam. :37 seconds in, Drew wins by TKO. Incredible striking and explosive power. He has some major fire in his right hand. UNBELIEVABLE! Great fight.
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OK, here’s the fight I totally missed:
CHAEL SONNEN def. Dan Miller via Unanimous Decision ( 30-27)
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Krzysztof Soszynski Vs. Andre Gusmao

Height: 6′ 1″ (185 cm)
Weight: 205 (93 kg)
Record: 18-9-1
VS.

Height: 6′ 2″ (188 cm)
Weight: 205 (93 kg)
Record: 5-1-0
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ROUND 1
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It’s all on the feet early in Round 1. Lots of good outside boxing, plenty of leg kicks. Gusmao gets clocked in the cup and shakes it off. more leg kicks. Soszynski eventually finds his range and tees off in a sick series of crisp combos. Soszynski gets the piston 1-2s going, and a huge right hand buckles Gusmao immediately…IT’S ALL OVER!!
3:17 Round 1, Soszynski Wins BY KO
Tags: Chael Sonnen > Dan Miller > Drew McFedries > Frankie Edgar > Lyoto Machida > Matt Hughes > Matt Serra > Mixed Martial Arts > MMA > Rashad Evans > Sean Sherk > UFC 98 > Xavier Foupa-Pokam
PINEAPPLE JERKY: THE PERFECT FIGHTER FOOD
Posted on | May 22, 2009 | No Comments
By: Rich Bergeron
You’ve heard of pineapples on a pizza maybe and maybe cooked your last honey baked ham with some pineapple slices on it, but would you eat pineapple jerky?
I know, I was thinking the same thing: are they supposed to make pineapple into jerky…I thought that was just for beef.
But, yes, they do make pineapple jerky, and here’s how Jerky.com describes it:
“A healthy, one-of-a-kind gourmet snack. Hand-sliced pieces of pineapple are dehydrated and drizzled with honey, creating a sweet and tangy taste that will keep you coming back for more.”
I just had two in a row to help me write this article better, and I’m thinking this is a great way for fighters trying to lose weight to have something to eat that feels like a snack but really isn’t and won’t add weight like a typical meal. Plus, this stuff is completely all natural and healthy for you. Just pineapple and honey goes into a typical slice. And it’s made in Maui, so you know it’s fresh pineapple in those jerky slices.
The texture is just like jerky, and it takes some getting used to. At first you’re thinking you might not like it since it feels a little rubbery, but then it’s chew time. Each chew prolongs the really nice pineapple taste as it mixes with the honey. I’m thinking this might even be a way for someone addicted to chewing tobacco to quit, because it requires a lot of good chewing to get through a whole slice. When you get to the core piece it’s the toughest of all, but it’s still chewy. It’s almost as chewable as a piece of gum, but it doesn’t last quite as long.
I totally endorse this product and think I will probably even end up buying some myself.
Some other cool Jerky available at Jerky.Com
Tags: Beef Jerky > diet food > dried fruit > fruit jerky > healthy > honey > Jerky.Com > pineapple jerky > turkey jerky
RESULTS FROM TWIN RIVER SPINA & LOCKETT WIN
Posted on | May 22, 2009 | No Comments
Lincoln, Rhode Island
May 22, 2009 – “Rage At The River”
CRUISERWEIGHTS
Jay Holland (2-0, 1 KO), Providence, RI WDEC4 (40-35, 40-35, 40-35) Chris Boykins (0-4), Orlando, FL
LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHTS
Joey Spina (25-1-1, 17 KOs), Providence, RI WDEC8 (79-73, 78-74, 77-75) Tiwon Taylor (26-15-1, 19 KOs), Las Vegas, NV
SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHTS
Willis Lockett (12-7-5, 5 KOs), Takoma Park, MD WDEC6 (58-56, 58-56, 58-56) Joey McCreedy (10-3-1, 5 KOs), Lowell, MA
James McGirt, Jr. (20-2-1, 9 KOs), Vero Beach, FL WDEC6 (59-55, 58-55, 57-57) Patrick Perez (25-6, 14 KOs), Atlantic City, NJ
LIGHT WELTERWEIGHTS
Diego Periera (3-0, 2 KOs), Pawtucket, RI WDEC4 (40-36, 40-36, 39-37) Melchor Guillen, Jr. (1-1, 0 KOs), Irvington, NJ
LIGHTWEIGHTS
Jose Guzman (4-4-1, 1 KO), Bronx, NY WDEC4 (40-36, 39-37, 39-37) Sean Eklund (6-4, 1 KO), Lowell, MA
SUPER FEATHERWEIGHTS
Omar Pena (2-0-1, 0 KOs) WDEC4 (40-36, 40-36, 40-36) Rasool Shakoor (1-6-1, 1 KO)
Promoter: Classic Entertainment & Sports, Inc.
Matchmaker: Ted Panagiotis
Tags: ANdre Hemphill > Boxing > Chris Traietti > IBF > Irish Micky Ward > Joe McCreedy > Joey Spina > Lincoln > Massachusetts > New England > RI > Twin River Event Center > USNBC > Willis Lockett
ALI VS FRAZIER REVISITED? Mayweather v. Marquez Tickets started selling today
Posted on | May 22, 2009 | No Comments
TICKETS FOR MAYWEATHER VS. MARQUEZ:
“NUMBER ONE/NUMERO UNO”
GO ON SALE TODAY!
LOS ANGELES, MAY 22 – On March 8, 1971, Joe Frazier and Muhammad Ali engaged in the “Fight of The Century”, a 15 round war that will forever be remembered in the annals of boxing history. On July 18th, Floyd Mayweather and Juan Manuel Marquez will do their best to create their own “Fight of The Century” for the new millennium. While the talent, determination and high stakes are all in place, there are even more parallels, as we can trace Mayweather and Marquez to Frazier and Ali.
How, you might ask?
Floyd Mayweather fought Oscar De La Hoya, who fought Hector Camacho, who fought Sugar Ray Leonard, who fought Thomas Hearns, who fought Iran Barkley, who fought Trevor Berbick, who fought Larry Holmes, who fought Muhammad Ali, who fought Joe Frazier.
Juan Manuel Marquez fought Manny Pacquiao, who fought Oscar De La Hoya, who fought Bernard Hopkins, who fought Roy Jones Jr., who fought John Ruiz, who fought Evander Holyfield, who fought Mike Tyson, who fought Larry Holmes, who fought Muhammad Ali.
Nine degrees of separation…or the precursor to a historic night?
Tickets priced at $1,000, $750, $600, $300 and $150, not including applicable service charges, go on sale today, Friday, May 22 at 10 a.m. PT. Ticket sales at $1,000, $750, $600 and $300 are limited to 10 per person and ticket sales at $150 are limited to two (2) per person, with a total ticket limit of 10 per person. To charge by phone with a major credit card, call Ticketmaster at (800)745-3000. Tickets also are available for purchase at www.mgmgrand.com or www.ticketmaster.com.
Mayweather vs. Marquez: “Number One/Numero Uno,” is promoted by Mayweather Promotions and Golden Boy Promotions in association with Marquez Promotions and sponsored by Cerveza Tecate and Southwest Airlines. The 12-round bout will take place July 18th at MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada and televised live on HBO Pay-Per-View® beginning at 9pm ET / 6pm PT.
The Mayweather vs. Marquez pay-per-view telecast, beginning at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT, has a suggested retail price of $49.95, will be produced and distributed by HBO Pay-Per-View® and will be available to more than 71 million pay-per-view homes. The telecast will be available in HD-TV for those viewers who can receive HD. HBO Pay-Per-View®, a division of Home Box Office, Inc., is the leading supplier of event programming to the pay-per-view industry. For Mayweather vs. Marquez fight week updates, log on to www.hbo.com.
Tags: Boxing > comeback > Floyd Mayweather > Golden Boy Promotions > Jr. > Juan Manuel Marquez > Oscar De La Hoya
“RAGE AT THE RIVER” FACT SHEET & OFFICIAL WEIGHTS
Posted on | May 21, 2009 | No Comments
Friday, May 22, 2009 at Twin River Event Center, Lincoln, RI
OFFICIAL WEIGHTS
Joey Spina 175 lbs.
Tiwon Taylor 173 ½ lbs.
Joe McCreedy 167 lbs.
Willis Locket 168 lbs.
James McGirt, Jr. 167 lbs.
Patrick Perez 164 ½ lbs.
Sean Eklund 137 lbs.
Jose Guzman 137 lbs.
Diego Periera 139 lbs.
Melchor Guillen, Jr. 141 lbs.
Omar Pena 129 lbs.
Rasool Shakoor 130 lbs.
Jay Holland 198 lbs.
Chris Boykins 199 lbs.
Name: “Rage At The River”
Date: May 22, 2009
Venue: Twin River Events Center in Lincoln, Rhode Island
Promoter: Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment and Sports, Inc.
Matchmaker: Teddy Panigiotis
Tickets: Tickets Limited $25.00 SRO, $35.00, $45.00 (Bronze), $65.00 (Silver), $100.00 (Gold – includes a free $15.00 play that night at Twin River) and limited $150.00 (Jimmy’s Platinum Club – includes a free $25.00 play that night at Twin River) and are available to purchase by calling CES (401.724.2253/2254), going on line at www.cesboxing.com or www.twinriver.com, at Twin River’s Players Club booth
Information: Contact CES (401.724.2253/2254/www.cesboxing.com) or Twin River Event Center (877.82.RIVER/ www.twinriver.com) for more information. Doors open at 6::00 PM/ET, first bout at 7:00 PM/ET.
Special Meet-And-Greet: 6-7 PM/ET for ticketholders only in entrance area – 2-time world champion James “Buddy” McGirt and The Contender III star Gary “Tiger” Balletto.
PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES
Joey Spina: “Everybody says the same thing. They call me ‘KO Kid’ because I almost always knockout my opponent. Check my resume; I’ve fought a lot of good guys. I’m going to knock him (Taylor) out. I just bite down on my mouthpiece – bite and fight. Boxing’s boxing; I’m a fighter….bite down and swing!”
Tiwon Taylor: “It’s going to be a tremendous showdown. I don’t know about this KO ******. I did not come here to be knocked out, lay-down or even be delayed. They gave me two months notice – I thank them – it’s the most time I’ve ever had and I’m in great shape. I’m 6’ 1” but got a 7-foot punch.”
Joey McCreedy: “Lockett, you’re a great fighter and I’m looking forward to fighting you tomorrow night. It’s always exciting to see Joey Spina knockout people.”
Willis Lockett: “It’s my first time in this area. I’m looking forward to tomorrow night.”
James McGirt, Jr.: “This is my first time in Rhode Island, my first fight for Jimmy (Burchfield). I’m excited and can’t wait to get in there.”
Buddy McGirt (James’ father and head trainer): “I’d like to thank Mr. Perez for accepting the fight against my son. It’s going to be a great fight.”
Patrick Perez: “I haven’t fought in years but I’ve trained hard. I’m going to give him hell – be ready!”
Tags: ANdre Hemphill > Boxing > Chris Traietti > IBF > Irish Micky Ward > Joe McCreedy > Joey Spina > Lincoln > Massachusetts > New England > RI > Twin River Event Center > USNBC > Willis Lockett
FLOYD MAYWEATHER OPEN PUBLIC WORKOUT (Friday, May 22 in London)
Posted on | May 21, 2009 | No Comments
MAYWEATHER HOLDS FIRST PUBLIC WORKOUT SINCE COMING OUT OF RETIREMENT
TOMORROW! FRIDAY, MAY 22 FROM 3:00-5:00 BST
AT THE PEACOCK GYM – LONDON
WHO: FLOYD MAYWEATHER
Six Time World Champion in Five Weight Divisions
ROGER MAYWEATHER
Floyd Mayweather’s Uncle & Trainer
WHAT: Boxing superstar Floyd Mayweather will hold his first open workout since coming out of retirement as he prepares for his super fight against Juan Manuel Marquez on July 18th at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada and live on pay-per-view.
WHEN: TOMORROW! Friday, May 22
3:00-5:00pm BST
WHERE: Peacock Gym
Caxton Street
Canning Town
London, E16 1JL
FACTS: Mayweather vs. Marquez: “Number One/Numero Uno” is promoted by Mayweather Promotions and Golden Boy Promotions in association with Marquez Promotions and sponsored by Cerveza Tecate and Southwest Airlines. The 12-round bout will take place July 18th at MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada and live on pay-per-view.
Tags: Boxing > comeback > Floyd Mayweather > Golden Boy Promotions > Jr. > Juan Manuel Marquez > Oscar De La Hoya
A MEXICAN ICON LOOKS TO ADD TO HIS LEGEND ON JULY 18TH
Posted on | May 21, 2009 | No Comments
TICKETS FOR MAYWEATHER VS. MARQUEZ:
“NUMBER ONE/NUMERO UNO”
GO ON SALE TOMORROW, FRIDAY, MAY 22!
LOS ANGELES, MAY 21 – For years, Juan Manuel Marquez toiled in the shadow of fellow countrymen Marco Antonio Barrera and Erik Morales, even though boxing aficionados knew just how good the Mexico City native was. A world featherweight title still didn’t allow Marquez to break through, but beginning in 2007, “Dinamita” finally got his chance to shine on the world stage, and in the last two years, he has proven to be the best of Mexico’s revered trinity.
In his last five bouts, Marquez has scored emphatic victories over Barrera, Rocky Juarez, Joel Casamayor and Juan Diaz, with the only blemish in that span bring a highly controversial split decision defeat to Manny Pacquiao that many ringside observers scored for Marquez. The wins over Casamayor and Diaz saw him issue these world champions their first ever defeats by knockout, and with the win over Diaz, he earned a world title in a third weight class.
On July 18th, Marquez will look to add to his legend by defeating Floyd Mayweather for pound for pound supremacy. A victory will be yet another historic chapter in the career of a future Hall of Famer and one of the greatest Mexican fighters ever to lace up a pair of gloves.
Tickets priced at $1,000, $750, $600, $300 and $150, not including applicable service charges, go on sale Friday, May 22 at 10 a.m. PT. Ticket sales at $1,000, $750, $600 and $300 are limited to 10 per person and ticket sales at $150 are limited to two (2) per person, with a total ticket limit of 10 per person. To charge by phone with a major credit card, call Ticketmaster at (800)745-3000. Tickets also are available for purchase at www.mgmgrand.com or www.ticketmaster.com.
Mayweather vs. Marquez: “Number One/Numero Uno,” is promoted by Mayweather Promotions and Golden Boy Promotions in association with Marquez Promotions and sponsored by Cerveza Tecate and Southwest Airlines. The 12-round bout will take place July 18th at MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada and televised live on HBO Pay-Per-View® beginning at 9pm ET / 6pm PT.
The Mayweather vs. Marquez pay-per-view telecast, beginning at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT, has a suggested retail price of $49.95, will be produced and distributed by HBO Pay-Per-View® and will be available to more than 71 million pay-per-view homes. The telecast will be available in HD-TV for those viewers who can receive HD. HBO Pay-Per-View®, a division of Home Box Office, Inc., is the leading supplier of event programming to the pay-per-view industry. For Mayweather vs. Marquez fight week updates, log on to www.hbo.com.
Tags: Boxing > comeback > Floyd Mayweather > Golden Boy Promotions > Jr. > Juan Manuel Marquez > Oscar De La Hoya
MIKE JONES – LARRY MOSLEY TO BE STREAMED LIVE ON WWW.GOFIGHTLIVE.TV ON SATURDAY JUNE 6TH
Posted on | May 21, 2009 | No Comments
For immediate release
PHILADELPHIA (May 21, 2009)—Some have called him the best prospect in Boxing. One thing for sure is that he provides excitement and on Saturday night June 6th, Mike Jones will face his toughest test as he take on former amateur standout Larry Mosley in a much anticipated main event from Bally’s in Atlantic City and all the action from this terrific card can be seen live on www.gofightlive.tv at 7:30pm eastern for a low price of just $5.99
Jones, 26, is one of boxing’s hottest and most-avoided prospects. His 17-0 record includes 15 knockouts. He is ranked No. 10 in the world by the World Boxing Association (WBA), No. 10 by the International Boxing Federation (IBF), No. 11 by the World Boxing Organization (WBO).
A pro since 2005, Jones won the vacant NABA title last summer when he knocked out Juliano Ramos, a Brazilian living in Boca Raton, FL, in six rounds at the New Alhambra in South Philadelphia.
Jones also has beaten Doel Carrasquillo, of Lancaster, PA; Israel “Pito” Cardona, of Hartford, CT, and Germaine Sanders, of Chicago, IL.
The Jones-Mosley title fight originally was scheduled for March 6 in Philadelphia, but Mosley withdrew six days prior when he injured his back in training. Jones knocked out late substitute Dairo Esalas, of Miami, FL, in front of a standing-room-only crowd at the Blue Horizon. More than 300 customers were turned away after the 1,346-seat building had been filled to capacity.
Prior to the Esalas fight, Jones K0d rugged Mexican Luciano Perez on Dec. 5 at the Sovereign Center in Reading, PA. Jones also has boxed in Las=2 0Vegas, NV; Spokane, WA; Niagara Falls, NY, and Salamanca, NY.
Mosley, 29, has a 15-3-2 record, 6 K0s. This will mark his second trip to Atlantic City, where he K0d Alexis Divison, of Miami, FL, on Aug. 4, 2005.
Jones and Mosley boxed on the same card March 3, 2006, at the New Alhambra. Most ringside observers thought Mosley was unlucky to be held to a 12-round draw that night by Miguel Figueroa, of Camden, NJ. Jones K0d Chris Gray, of Miami, FL, in two rounds in his second pro fight on the undercard.
Mosley followed the draw with Figueroa by boxing another 12-round draw, this time with world-rated Golden Johnson in Houston, TX, Johnson’s backyard.
In his last fight Oct. 24 in Carbazon, CA, Mosley lost a unanimous 10-round decision in a solid fight to 18-year-old Mexican phenom Saul Alvarez, who is 24-0-1, 17 K0s. Scores were 96-94, 97-93, 99-91.
Undefeated super bantamweight Teon Kennedy, of North Philadelphia, will box Lucian Gonzalez, of Reading, PA, in the scheduled eight-round co-feature Saturday evening, June 6
Kennedy, 22, is coming off the toughest fight on his pro career, an eight-round victory over lefty Andre Wilson, of St. Joseph, MO, on March 6 at the Legendary Blue Horizon in Philadelphia. In that fight, Kennedy suffered a cut left eye and the first knockdown of his career, but he bounced back to earn a split decision.
A pro since 2007, Kennedy is 12-0, 5 K0s, and ranked No. 12 by the United States Boxing Association (USBA) at 122 pounds.
Kennedy, the 2004 National Golden Gloves champion at 112 pounds, also has defeated Thomas Snow, of Washington, DC, and Castulo Gonzalez, of Lowell, MA.
Gonzalez, 25, comes to Atlantic City off a seventh-round TK0 loss to undefeated (14-0) Miguel Garcia, of Oxnard, CA. Gonzalez accepted the fight in Maywood, CA, on four days’ notice.
A pro since 2005, Gonzalez is 9-5-1, 1 K0.
Against common foes, Gonzalez and Kennedy each have beaten Arthur Parker, Castulo Gonzalez and Robert DaLuz.
“To have Mike Jones, who is a future star of boxing, and be able to broadcast a fight promoted by a Hall of Famer like Russell Peltz is an honor for us at www.gofightlive.tv”, said David Klarman if www.gofightlive.tv
“Mike Jones is a dynamic fighter and when you combine him with Teon Kennedy plus a battle of undefeated fighters such as Mundy and Majewski, June 6th looks to be one of the best shows we have had on gofightlive and this is a cant miss show considering we are showing eight fights for such a low price.”
Tags: Atlantic City > Bally's > Boca Raton > Boxing > Brazilian > Chicago > Dairo Esalas > Doel Carrasquillo > Florida > Germaine Sanders > gofightlive.com > IBF > Illinois > Israel Cardona > Lancaster > Larry Mosley > Miami > Miguel Figueroa > New Alhambra > Niagara Falls > NY > PA > Pennsylvania > Philadelphia > Reading > Salamanca > South Philadelphia > WBA













